Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. Empowerment Network Monthly Community Meeting.  Open to the Community.  Unite & Rebuild!  Working Together to Make a Measurable Difference!  Omaha North High School, 9:00 Breakfast and Networking, 9:30  Interactive Community Meeting. Special Interactive Presentations & Discussions:  Faith and Church Engagement, Jobs, Job Training, and Business Development, Housing & Neighborhood Development, Violence Intervention and Prevention, Education and Youth Development, Urban Policy, Health & Healthy Families.  www.empowermentomaha.com

 

Saturday, September 11 - Empowerment Network Monthly Community Meeting.   Omaha North High Magnet School – Viking Center, 4410 N. 36^th Street, 8:45 a.m. Breakfast, Networking and Table Displays, 9:30 a.m. Interactive Community Meeting, Empowerment Updates and Special Presentations. YOU can make a difference! For more information go to www.empoweromaha.com or call 502-5153

 

Saturday, September 11 - The Worship Center Community Outreach Block Party!. “Taking It To The Streets”, 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 2021 N. 24^th Street (24^th & Blondo). This event is being held in response to our community’s call to “Stop The Violence.”  We are partnering with other community groups and corporations to provide a day of free activities for individuals of all ages and families. These free activities will include live music featuring Da Truth and Solomon, entertainment, sports events, FREE food, fun, and educational information designed to promote and strengthen community relations as a means to stop the violence that is devastating our neighborhood, community and city. We also hope to express our concern and support to those who have been personally affected by the violence. For more information call the Worship Center at 341-4297.                

 

Sunday, September 12 - 6th Annual Omaha Walk, 2 PM – 5 PM, Millers Landing Park - Abbot & Gallup Drive. Check-in Time: Noon – 2 p.m.. Registration Cutoff is September 11^th @ 11:45 PM. Donation Cutoff: December 31^st @ 12 AM. For more information contact Frank Brichacek & Jeanne Pfeifer at (402) 593-7515 or email amandahugs@cox.net

 

Sunday, September 12 - 6^th Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk/Omaha, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Ceremonies begin 1 p.m.. Balloon release 1:55 p.m.. Walk – 2 p.m. (until approximately 4 p.m.). 3.5 miles Miller’s Landing Park to and around Heartland Park Fountain and back to honor those lost to suicide and to raise awareness about mood disorders and depression having the capacity to end life.  No-entry fee walk – but we have a NE Chapter of AFSP and encourage participants to use the information on the webpage they will receive after registering to solicit donations.  Register online today until day before walk at: www.outofthedarkness.org.  Contact:  amandahugs@cox.net 593-7515 - Jeanne Pfeifer/Frank Brichacek/Walk Coordinators for general information of if having difficulty registering. 

 

Monday, September 13 - Home Energy Efficiency Workshop.  “OPPD Products”. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Workshop and Dinner are held at the Neighborhood Center, 115 South 49^th Avenue.  OPPD is offering a series of workshops to help you manage your energy costs and protect your home equipment and internal electrical lines. September's topic: OPPD Products: High Efficiency Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Program, Residential Surge Guard, In-Home Electrical Protection Plan and Green Power
Dinner provided. RSVP by contacting the Neighborhood Center at 561-7583.

 

Wednesday, September 15 - Emerging Leaders Empowerment Network Meeting. 10:30 a.m. Family Housing Advisory Services, 2401 N. 24^th Street (24^th & Lake). The Emerging Leaders are looking for future leaders that want to impact the community.  If you are between the ages of 19-35, we invite you t attend the September 15^th meeting.  For more information call 714-3772 or email elenmkg@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/emergingleadersomaha

 

Tuesday, September 14 - 3rd Series of Black-White Dialogues. Theme: “Helping Youth Create & Achieve Their Vision of Success”. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S. 36th Street. Guest presenter: Dee Kinder, Master Trainer – “8 to Great: 8 High-ways to Success.”  Register and get more information at www.Black-White-Dialogues or mmwells1@cox.net or call Elaine Wells at 573-1702.  Priority is given to those who commit to all 6 sessions in order to build friendships and community.

 

Thursday, September 16 - Dancing Gauchos. Metropolitan Community College, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. South Omaha Campus, Conference Center. Direct from Argentina and Las Vegas, this dynamic duo kicks off Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month with flamenco dancing, boleadora routines and rhythmic percussion that combine for an educational tour of Argentina and Gauchos.  The event is Free and open to the public. For more information, contact bvelazquez@mccneb.edu or 402.457.2253.

 

Friday, September 17 - Communities in School : Race Equity Issues. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Turning Point Training Building, 2^nd Floor, 3223 North 45^th Street (off of 45^th and Bedford). Registration: http://cis-ne.org/event-registration/ Cost: Free (Bring your own lunch. Dessert and drinks provided). As part of this commitment, Communities In School of Nebraska has developed a series of topical-based seminars. These seminars are designed to supply local service provider and other interested stakeholders with information on the latest in research-based best practices and implement these practice in their organizations.  Space is limited so please register only for those events you are interested in.

 

Friday, September 17 - Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center (MOWBC) Meets “Prudential's Women Rock”. 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Thompson Alumni Center (UNO), 6705 Dodge Street. Cost: $15. Rock your Finances, your Career, your Health and your Fun. Come hear dynamic speakers share information that can help transform your life and business.  To see a list of guest speakers and to register for this event, go to www.mowbcf.org/events.  Register by Wednesday, September 14^th to get breakfast included with your registration fee.  The first 100 members are FREE!

 

Saturday, September 18 - 19^th Annual Fort Omaha Intertribal Powwow. Fort Omaha Campus Parade Ground, 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.. Native American music, dance, food & arts.  The event is Free and open to the public.  For more information, contact bvelazquez@mccneb.edu or (402) 457-2253.

 

Saturday, September 18 - Benson Unity Parade. 11:00 a.m. , Maple Street in Downtown Benson


 

Saturday, September 18 - Hope of Glory Block Party. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. , Williams Prepared Place, 3525 Evans Street.


 

Saturday, September 18 - Women’s Fund of Omaha Presents: Omaha Fashion Week - Grand Finale Runway Show. 8 p.m. – Runway show begins. General Admission: $20. The show features a 260-foot runway down the middle of Jones Street in the Old Market. Tickets can be purchased online at www.omahafashionweek.com (use the code WF2010) or call (402) 827-9280.

 

Monday, September 20 - Embrace the Heartland in Prayer. 6:00 p.m.  Legislative Chambers at the City-County Building, 1819 Farnam Street. Embrace the Heartland in Prayer would like to invite you to join with believers from around our city to pray for our city and county officials. We will have the unique opportunity to pray in the Legislative Chambers at the City-County Building for many of these officials. John Ewing, Douglas County Treasurer, will lead the meeting.  Several other ministry leaders and pastors will lead the prayer times.

 

Monday, September 20 - Mexican Immigrant Health and Assimilation , 11 a.m. – Noon . Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Bldg 10, Room 136 B, C, D. Dr. Miguel Ceballos, Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln, discusses health and health disparities among Mexican populations and the process of migration and acculturation in the United States. The event is Free and open to the public. For more information, contact bvelazquez@mccneb.edu or call (402) 457.2253.

 

Tuesday, September 21 - 3rd Series of Black-White Dialogues. Theme: “Helping Youth Create & Achieve Their Vision of Success”. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S. 36th Street. Guest presenter: Wadie Thomas & Doug Johnson, Juvenile Court Judges – “How Kids Get Into and Out of Trouble.”  Register and get more information at www.Black-White-Dialogues or mmwells1@cox.net or call Elaine Wells at 573-1702.  Priority is given to those who commit to all 6 sessions in order to build friendships and community.

 

Tuesday, September 21 - Predatory Lending Practices, Noon – 1 p.m. , Catholic Charities Christ Child North Center, 2111 Emmet St.  Education on the common predatory lending practices of payday loans, rent to own, buy here pay here businesses and how these services perpetuates the cycle of poverty.  Tahnee Markussen, Consumer Credit Counseling Services is the guest presenter.  Pre-registration is required for all events.  For more information call LaFonda @ 453-6363 or email lafondat@ccomaha.org.

 

 

Wednesday, September 22 - 2010 Economic Empower Employment Expo. Sponsored by the Urban League. 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Metropolitan Community College, Institute for the Culinary Arts Building, 5730 N 30th Street. Dress Code: No Jeans, Sandals or Sneakers or Hats. Open for all.  For more information, contact Deidra Andrews at 453-9730 x 14 or e-mail dandrews@urbanleagueneb.org.

 

Thursday, September 23 - Adams Park Community Center Open House, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Adams Park Community Center, 3230 John Creighton Blvd. Come check out our remodeled building!  Game room, fitness equipment, crafts, basketball and billiards!  For further information call: 444-5164

 

Friday, September 24 - Communities in School  Family Engagement Programs, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Turning Point Training Building, 2^nd Floor, 3223 North 45^th Street (off of 45^th and Bedford). Registration: http://cis-ne.org/event-registration. Cost: Free (Bring your own lunch. Dessert and drinks provided). As part of this commitment, Communities In School of Nebraska has developed a series of topical-based seminars. There seminars are designed to supply local service provider and other interested stakeholders with information on the latest in research-based best practices and implement these practice in their organizations.  Space is limited so please register only for those events you are interested in.

 

Saturday, September 25 - Father and Youth Summit. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Malcolm X Grounds, 3448 Pinkney Street. The summit is being held to raise awareness and encourage African-American men to take responsibility within their community and family.  There will be speakers, FREE food and beverages!

 

Sunday, September 26 - Nebraska Humane Society Walk for the Animals. 8:30 a.m. to Noon, Nebraska Humane Society, 8929 Fort Street. Join us for a tail-waggin' good time as we celebrate our love of animals and raise funds to ensure that pets throughout Nebraska receive the care they so deserve. Festivities will include a three-quarter-mile walk, vendors, tasty food, and more!  For more information contact Mark Langan, Vice-President of Field Operations at (402) 444-7800 or visit the website at www.nehumanesociety.org

 

Sunday, September 26 - Benson Garden Walk . 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , Various locations in Benson

 

Monday, September 27 - Benson Neighborhood Association monthly meeting . 7:00 p.m. , Benson Baptist Church, 64th and Maple.  Speaker- League of Women Voters discussing the upcoming election issues.  Go to http://facebook.com/benson for more information on these events

 

Tuesday, September 28 - 3rd Series of Black-White Dialogues. Theme: “Helping Youth Create & Achieve Their Vision of Success”. First Central Congregational Church, 421 S. 36th Street. Guest presenter: Chris Humphrey, Title 1 Facilitator at Northwest High School and Ollie Perryman, President of PFrontline, Inc.: Youth Decision Making Program & students from North High Magnet School and Northwest High School. Register and get more information at www.Black-White-Dialogues or mmwells1@cox.net or call Elaine Wells at 573-1702.  Priority is given to those who commit to all 6 sessions in order to build friendships and community.

 

Tuesday, September 28 - REBUILD NORTH OMAHA!  North Omaha Village Zone Community Presentation, 6 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (light dinner available at 5:30 pm), Omaha North High School – Viking Center, 4410 N. 36^th Street (36^th & Ames). Connecting a Rich History with a Thriving Future. Presentation will focus on 24th and Lake, 16th and Cuming, 30th and Parker/Lake, (former location of Pleasant View Housing), Adams Park, Malcolm X, & Miami Heights. For more information go to North Omaha Village Zone.

 

Thursday, September 30 - Investing on a Budget. Noon – 1 p.m.  Catholic Charities Christ Child North Center, 2111 Emmet St. Guest Speaker: Ernest White, VP, American National Bank. Pre-registration is required for all events, call LaFonda @ 453-6363 or email lafondat@ccomaha.org

 

Friday, October 1 - Hope Center for Kids Guild presents the 3^rd Annual Expressions of Hope GALA 2010. 6 p.m., Hilton Omaha, 1001 Cass Street. Social reception with beverages and hors d’oeuvres followed by dinner and program. For more information or to register online go to Hope Center for Kids

 

Friday, October 15 - Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership (ENCAP) Gala. Celebrating ENCAP’s 45 Years of Service to our Community, “New Realities New Opportunities”. Embassy Suites Omaha – Downtown/Old Market, 555 S. 10^th Street, Special Guests….The Three Doctors (Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins) and Featuring CNN News Anchor Tony Harris: As Moderator For more information go to www.encapomaha.org or call (402) 453-5656.